Londonderry holidays

The Walls of Derry were completed in 1619 and are 8 meters high by 9 thickness and 1.5 km in circumference - they are the only ones in Ireland that have been preserved virtually intact. They have 4 original doors and 3 new ones were

The Anglican Cathedral was built between 1628 and 1633. The wonderful effigies are carved in stone and marble and the cathedral itself is built in stone gray and green schist walls. It was the first Reformist church to be built in

Everything is very close, within 400 meters. This neighborhood is known for having been the scene of numerous events during the conflicts in Northern Ireland in the 1960s and 1970s, like the Battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday,

Recently opened by Nobel laureate John Hume, the studio is the nerve center of the Bogside Artists' activities, and the place where they conduct workshops and give talks on their murals and works. The artist tours usually starts here.

This is yet another monument dedicated to the people that were killed during the two World Wars. This time it is located in the center of the walled city of Derry, in the Diamond Square. It appears that the monument was rejected by

It is close to the River Foyle, in the center of the city, outside the walls and dates back to the year 1887. The original building, named in honor of the guilds of London , cost about 19.000 pounds and was opened in the year 1890 as

The gateway into the Bogside district of the old city of Derry is on Butcher Street. It´s accessible by stairs at the top of the wall and is the perfect start for a 30 minute walking tour around the wall. In the worst period of

The Tower Museum is located within the historic walls of the city, opposite the Powder Gate. Since its opening in October of 1992, it has won four major awards. The Tower Museum houses two permanent exhibitions. The first one, "The

The 12 murals that adorn the houses on Rossville St. are commonly known as the "People's Gallery". The murals were done by Tom Kelly, Will Kelly, and Kevin Hasson, 3 artists who experienced the worst moments of the period known as The

The monument, a simple granite obelisk, was erected in memory of the 14 Derry residents who died on that tragic Sunday, January 30, 1972. The Memorial is located in ​​Free Derry's Bogside area, where the events of Bloody Sunday took

The museum and archives focus on one of the most important periods in the history of this city - the civil rights era of the 1960s and Free Derry. The archive (The National Archives Civil Rights) covers the following areas: The

At the junction of Rossville Street and Fahan st., you come across a monument with the slogan "You are entering Free Derry" written on it. In 1969 the Bogside residents declared themselves independent of the civil authorities and made

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The Hostal Sunbeam House B & B (situated in Londonderry) is located in the center of the city of Derry, on the outskirts of the historic walls. It is a charming place to stay. It is located just minutes away from the major shopping

Secluded from the bustle of central London and situated in a natural environment, surrounded by gardens, flowers and a lake. Ideal for family trips and long walks in the surrounding area. Rent a car and visit places further afield